Stephen King was born in Portalnad, Maine on September 21, 1947. He is a prolific American wirter best known for his work in the science fiction and horror genres. He was riased by a single mom with his brother David. He has three children with writer Tabitha King. He has written books under the pen name Richard Bachman.

Stephen King’s career began to take off with the succes of his novel, Carrie, which was later turned into a movie and some consider to be a cult classic. Other popular novels than become films include the Shining, Christine, Cujo, and the Shawshank Redemption.